COURSES:
Group I - Required
EDU 501 (3sh) Current Issues in Public School Education
An examination of issues and policies that directly and indirectly impact schools and communities with analysis of their relevance to the learning process.
EDU 502 (3sh) Best Current Teaching Practices
Strategies for effectively using teaching practices which have been proven to enhance classroom learning, including the integration of reading and writing into the discipline as well as the use of technology as a learning tool.
EDU 503 (3sh) Strategies for Addressing Diversity in the Classroom
An inquiry into multicultural dimensions of American education by comparison of ethnic, racial religious, and social educational issues with regard to cultural and socioeconomic differences, including a philosophic analysis of the concept of cultural pluralism and its broad implications for American education.
EDU 504 (3sh) Education of Students with Exceptionalities
Study of ethical and legal aspects of exceptional students, characteristics and needs of the exceptional students, and program development and assessment for teachers and administrators who may work with exceptional students or those preparing to develop classes for such students.
EDU 505 (3sh) Principles of Curriculum Development
A study of the school curriculum including objectives, current issues, experimentation as well as perspective and methodology to equip one to participate effectively in curriculum development.
Group II - Electives
Students choosing to complete a thesis will choose three (3) courses from the following electives. A maximum of two previous graduate courses will be allowed for transfer if approved by the Dean of the College of Education. Students electing to take a comprehensive exam must take all four courses. A maximum of two previous graduate courses will be allowed for transfer if approved by the Dean of the College of Education.
EDU 521 (3sh) Educational Tests and Measurement
A study of the improvement through better assessment, including integrating teaching and assessment, using alternative assessment as well as current state mandated and standardized tests, and effectively communicating evaluations to students and parents.
EDU 522 (3sh) Educational Leadership
A study of administrative theory leadership principles, including the conceptual and structural organization of public education as well as educational governance at the federal, state and local levels.
EDU 523 (3sh) Literacy
A study of literacy development in K-12 school settings, including phonetic analysis, comprehension, the writing process, literature and curriculum based on integration approaches to instruction, and diagnostic assessment, with emphasis on current models, theories, best practices for teaching/learning as well as communication. Emphasis is placed on current models, theories, best practices for teaching/learning as well as communication through reading, writing and speaking.
EDU 524 (3sh) Theories of Learning
Analysis and application of contemporary and historically important learning theories, including discussions of the continuously growing data base of scientific information and its impact on teaching and learning.
Group III – Required Research Courses
EDU 596 (3sh) Statistical Research
A study of the role and application of statistical data to demonstrate that the results of the research are valid and reliable.
EDU 597 (3sh) Educational Research
A study of the significance, techniques, and analysis of research needed for current practice and future needs, including methods for conducting practical research in a school or community setting.
EDU 598 (3sh) Thesis
Independent research on a topic related to one or more of the courses taken at Anderson University with the culminating thesis to be presented and defended before the Thesis Review Committee. Prerequisites: Successful completion of at least 21 approved graduate hours including EDU 597, Educational Research.
EDU 599 (1sh) Continuing Research (If needed)
Continuation of EDU 598 (if needed)
Contact Graduate Studies:
Email: bgray@andersonuniversity.edu
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